Forward Deployed Engineer, New Grad

Retell AI; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

DoorDash credits

Wellness reimbursement

Commuter reimbursement

Phone bill reimbursement

Internet reimbursement

Job summary

Retell AI in Redwood City is seeking a forward deployed engineer for new graduates to build and launch voice AI solutions for enterprise clients. You will spend about half your time coding and half engaging with customers to understand needs and drive production deployments.

You will write production code in Python or JavaScript, create integrations with CRMs/ERPs and scheduling tools, and collaborate with sales on demos and technical discussions. Relocation and visa sponsorship are provided.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a strong technical background.
• Completed software engineering or similar internships.
• Able to code in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Interested in AI and real-world AI systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch voice AI solutions for enterprise customers.
• Write production code in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Develop integrations with CRMs, ERPs, scheduling tools, and other systems.
• Work directly with customers to understand needs and solve technical problems.
• Partner with sales on demos, prototypes, and technical discussions.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Customer engagement

Ownership

Tools

CRMs

ERPs

Scheduling tools

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're looking for new grad builders who want to get their hands dirty and work directly with customers.

As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll work closely with enterprise clients to build and launch voice AI solutions. You'll spend roughly 50% of your time building and 50% working directly with customers, helping understand their needs, solve problems, and get projects into production.

This is a great fit for someone who has completed technical internships, has a strong interest in startups, and genuinely enjoys working with people and customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Build and launch voice AI solutions for enterprise customers.
• Write production code in Python, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Build integrations with CRMs, ERPs, scheduling tools, and other systems.
• Work directly with customers to understand their needs and solve technical problems.
• Partner with sales on demos, prototypes, and technical discussions.
• Learn Retell's platform and become an expert in building voice AI agents.
• Turn customer feedback into product and engineering improvements.

YOU MIGHT THRIVE IF

• You're a recent graduate with a strong technical background.
• You've completed one or more software engineering, technical, or similar internships.
• You like building things and figuring things out on your own.
• You're comfortable with ambiguity and taking ownership.
• You can code in Python, JavaScript, or a similar language.
• You're excited about AI and want to learn how to build real-world AI systems.

JOB DETAILS

• Cash: $150k - $260k
• Equity: Equity Provided
• Location: Redwood City, CA, US - relocation provided
• US Visas: Retell AI is open to sponsoring work authorization for qualified candidates, including H1B/H-1B, TN, L-1, E-3, F-1 (OPT/CPT), and O-1 visas.

OTHER BENEFITS

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $70/day DoorDash credit for unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
• $200/month wellness reimbursement
• $300/month commuter reimbursement
• $75/month phone bill reimbursement
• $50/month internet reimbursement

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

• Best Offer Upfront: Choose from three cash-equity balance options; no negotiation needed.
• Top 1% Talent: Above-market pay to attract exceptional builders.
• High Ownership: Small teams, significant responsibility, and meaningful equity.
• Performance-Based: Offers tied to interview performance, not experience or past salaries.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Online Assessment
• Recruiter Intro Call (15 min): Learn about us and share your background.
• Technical Phone Interview (45min): Live practical coding
• Technical Phone Interview (45 min): Customer facing systems design
• Onsite / Virtual - Discuss ...